Essay Archive - Coaching Decisions
Coaching Decisions
On December 20, 1996, Granite City's girls' basketball coach, Chuck Kraus,
appeared to be agitated during the halftime conference with his players. After
minutes of yelling, he began to use profanity. Five minutes later, he picked up
a bench and threw it across the locker room. Assistant coach John Moad tried to
settle Kraus down, but he failed. The coach pushed him into the lockers and
tossed chalk into his face. This halftime outburst cost Coach Kraus a three
game suspension. The first practice after his suspension, Kraus held a meeting
with the players and the parents. Jan Shanef....
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